A closely watched US employment report is due, arriving at a moment when equities have climbed sharply and investors are trying to gauge where interest rates...
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August 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
Category: Jobs & Growth
Retail Sales and Industrial Output Point to a Steady U.S. Economy
The latest readings on retail sales and industrial production suggest the U.S. economy remains on solid footing, with consumers still spending and factories humming at a...
Jobless Claims Remain Elevated but Labor Market Holds Steady
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits stayed above recent norms in the latest weekly reading, though seasonal factors are distorting the data and the...
Jobs Report Looms as Stocks Rally and Bond Yields Signal Caution
U.S. stocks have climbed sharply in recent sessions, but an upcoming jobs report could test the rally as investors watch interest rate expectations and rising bond...